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Chris Knopf Obituary
Chris A. Knopf, 41, of Wilmington, NC, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011.
He was born in St. Petersburg, Fl on June 10, 1970, the son of Trilby Marks Knopf and the late Thomas J. Knopf.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corp in Operation Desert Storm and was a member of DAV Chapter #11. He formerly taught at Trask Middle School and he was currently employed by Cepco. Chris loved to read about history, create his own music and surf the big waves.
His kind, loving, and gentle spirit will be greatly missed.
Survived by his wife, Susan Greenwood Knopf of Wilmington, NC; mother, Trilby Spivey of St. Petersburg, FL; sister, Kim McMullin (Mac) of St. Petersburg, FL ; brother, Michael Knopf (Allyson), nieces Taylor and Skylar Knopf of Merritt Island, FL; his uncle and aunt, Ron and Anne Knopf and cousins, Richard Knopf and Rhonda Yohe (Rodney), Mason and Ella Yohe; sister-in-laws, Whitney Daughtry (Sam), niece, Parker, Haley Nepini (Dennis), brother-in-law, Perry Fergus, father-in-law, William R. Greenwood, Jr., and special mother-in-law, Claudia Lattner (Grant) all of Wilmington, NC; also his extended family and friends; including his feline kids, Chase, Kali, and Luna.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Wilmington Funeral & Cremation Chapel by Rev. Billy Batten.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.wilmingtoncares.com
Wilmington Funeral & Service, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403; (910) 791-9099
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
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gina petruccelli
October 26, 2011
Chris was my student assistant his senior year at Lakewood. He and I were great friends. He wrote me letters from the Gulf War that I shared w/my class. I remember him as the happy go lucky surfer kid and then the brave Marine. I am so sorry to hear, and I offer my deepest sympathies to the family.
Amanda Jones
October 25, 2011
Chris Knopf is one of the greatest men I have ever known. He changed my life and believed in me! He believed that college was possible for me. And next year I will be graduating from the University of Dayton. Thank you Mr. Knopf for loving me when I didn't love myself. <3 Amanda J.
Amanda Jones
October 25, 2011
Chris Knopf is one of the greatest men I have ever known. He changed my life and believed in me! He believed that college was possible for me. And next year I will be graduating from the University of Dayton. Thank you Mr. Knopf for loving me when I didn't love myself. <3 Amanda J.
Catherine Alves
October 23, 2011
I have known Chris for the past couple of years now. He was the HOA manager for our condo complex. He has always been a free, kind spirited man. We are so sorry for your loss and we wish you and your family all the best in the future. May god bless you with every step of the way. He will always be in your thoughts and prayers and was an excellent person. May god bless!!!!
The Alves Family
1295 Wellington Ave.
Linda Guggino holding her baby cousin Chris in 1970
Linda Humphers
October 22, 2011
I'm having such a hard time grasping the news about Chris. I remember when he was born! He was such a busy, beautiful little boy, and All Boy, one might add, always into something with so much verve and spirit. He tackled everything he did to the fullest and from the time he was tiny he had his opinions. He was always so open to new experiences, too. One time, this must have been around 1985, when he was about 15, Chris, Michael, Trilby and Tom came to visit me in Tallahassee. I had bought an "expensive" loaf of rosemary cheese bread -- it cost all of $3 -- and Chris came strolling out of my kitchen, saying, "That's the best bread I've ever tasted." Later when I went in the kitchen, I saw that he had eaten all the cheese out of the middle of the bread, leaving hunks of mashed dough on the counter. I stared at it astonished but when he gave me that wide-eyed, happy look of his, I just had to laugh. This is the Chris I remember so fondly. I loved him because he was my cousin, but he was actually closer in age (6 years apart) to Maggie, who is just devastated. Our thoughts are with all of you as I write this entry -- the clock says his memorial has just started. We are so very sorry and will miss him truly.
with all our love, Linda, Al and Maggie
October 21, 2011
i knew Chris through Cepco, as he managed our condo complex. He was always so kind, capable and dedicated. He was always a pleasure to work with. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that love and prayers carry you through this very difficult time.
Sue McKenna
Sue McKenna
October 21, 2011
I knew Chris through Cepco, as he managed our condo complex. He was always so kind, capable and dedicated. He was always a pleasure to work with. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that love and prayers carry you through this very difficult time. I will miss him.
Sue McKenna
October 21, 2011
i knew Chris through Cepco, as he managed our condo complex. He was always so kind, capable and dedicated. He was always a pleasure to work with. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that love and prayers carry you through this very difficult time.
Sue McKenna
Cheryl Rainwater
October 21, 2011
My Sincerest condolences to the family & friends of Chris. I had opportunity to be acquainted with him in a professional capacity through Cepco. I found him to be a very nice, personable man. I consider it a privelege to have met him, however briefly. God Bless & Keep you all in this time of sorrow.
October 20, 2011
Susan - I am very sorry to hear about your loss. You have always been a special person to me and I am sure that you will be strong. Time 'will' Heal. All my love to you and your family - Gretta Cooper Clinger
Claudia
October 20, 2011
Chris will be missed here in our neighborhood. He was our rep, too, and always handled things so efficiently --- yet with a smile. Not too long ago we were walking to a meeting and I asked him about the colored flags and paint on the road. Not only did he tell me why they were there, but took the time to tell me what ALL the different colors meant. It makes me think of him every time I see them around town!
Again....he'll be missed. Sorry for your loss.
October 20, 2011
Kim I am so sorry for your loss.
Chris and Big Mac (the other Big Mac)
Gail Lane
October 20, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Chris. He was our condo complex rep from CEPCO and a very nice young man. We will miss him. My deepest sympathy to his family.
AL & WILLA MARLOWE
October 19, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sarabeth Remker
October 19, 2011
Sorry for your loss.
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